Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer
Hit by a semi-truck or commercial vehicle in Los Angeles? Truck crashes involve trucking companies, federal safety rules, and large insurance policies. Gary Partamian moves quickly to preserve evidence and hold every responsible party accountable.
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Recent Truck and Vehicle Results
Settlement for a 78-year-old driver who suffered multiple fractures when a semi-truck made an illegal U-turn in Pomona.
Settlement for a client whose car was struck by a semi-truck.
Policy limits recovery for one adult and two minor clients after a car crash.
Read the case summaries: semi-truck settlement and policy limits settlement, or see all case results. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and results depend on the facts and law that apply to each matter.
What to Do After a Truck Accident
- Get medical care first. Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Some injuries do not show symptoms for hours or days.
- Call the police. A police report creates an independent record of what happened.
- Document everything. Photograph the scene, vehicles, road conditions, and your injuries. Get witness names and numbers.
- Report the crash to the DMV. California requires an SR-1 report within 10 days if anyone was injured or damage exceeds $1,000.
- Be careful with insurers. You do not have to give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement. Talk to a lawyer first.
- Get the trucking company’s name. Photograph the truck’s DOT number and company name on the door or trailer.
Truck Crashes We Handle
Learn why truck accident cases are different and read about our $65,000 semi-truck settlement.
Who Pays After a Truck Accident?
Unlike most car crashes, a truck accident can involve several responsible parties and much larger insurance policies:
- The driver and the trucking company. Employers are generally responsible for drivers acting on the job, and may also be liable for negligent hiring, training, or supervision.
- Federal safety rules. Commercial drivers must follow FMCSA hours-of-service limits (49 CFR Part 395). Violations such as driving over hours can be strong evidence of fault.
- Higher insurance minimums. Interstate freight carriers must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage under federal rules (49 CFR 387.9), and California sets its own minimums for motor carriers (Vehicle Code 34631.5).
- Other parties. Cargo loaders, maintenance companies, and parts manufacturers may share responsibility.
Key evidence, including electronic logging device data, driver logs, and maintenance records, can be lost if it is not requested early.
Compensation You May Recover
Learn how pain and suffering is calculated in California and about our wrongful death practice.
How Much Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?
There is no average settlement that applies to every truck accident case. In California, the value of a claim depends on:
- Your injuries and future care. The severity of the injury, surgeries, and treatment you will need going forward.
- Lost income. Wages you missed and any reduced ability to work in the future.
- Pain and life impact. How the injury affects your daily life, relationships, and activities.
- Fault. Under California’s comparative fault rule, your recovery is reduced by any share of fault assigned to you.
- Available insurance. The policies that apply often set a practical ceiling on recovery, so we look for every source.
Commercial carriers usually carry much higher insurance limits than passenger vehicles, and the trucking company itself may share responsibility, which can make a larger recovery possible when injuries are serious.
Truck Accidents on Los Angeles Freight Routes
Freight from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach moves through the region on the 710, 5, 10, 60, and 210 freeways, and delivery trucks crowd surface streets in Pasadena, Glendale, and Burbank every day. Crashes on these corridors often involve large carriers with aggressive insurers. See how your city ranks in the California Office of Traffic Safety crash rankings.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
California Truck Accident Deadlines
To file a personal injury lawsuit in most cases (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1).
To file a claim for damage to your vehicle or other property.
To file a government claim if a city, county, or state agency was involved (Government Code 911.2).
Missing a deadline can end your case before it starts, and evidence like video footage disappears quickly. Read how long you have to claim an injury.
Truck Accident FAQs
How much are most truck accident settlements?
It depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, and the coverage available. Commercial trucks usually carry far more insurance than passenger cars, which can make a larger recovery possible.
Can I sue the truck driver and the trucking company?
Often, yes. The company may be responsible for its driver’s actions on the job and for its own safety failures.
What if the truck driver was over their hours?
Hours-of-service violations can be powerful evidence. Driver logs and electronic data should be requested quickly.
Should I talk to the trucking company’s insurer?
Be careful. Trucking insurers often respond to crashes immediately. Talk to a lawyer before giving any statement.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
Gary offers a free consultation so you can understand your options before deciding anything. Ask about fee arrangements during your consultation.
Why Work With Gary Partamian?
Areas we serve: Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Alhambra, Los Angeles County, Riverside, and Orange County.
Related practice areas: Personal injury, Car accidents, Bus accidents, Motorcycle accidents.
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About the attorney: Gary Partamian is the founder of Partamian Law Firm. He previously practiced at a leading Los Angeles plaintiffs’ firm and as a Senior Associate at Kabateck LLP, and was selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2025. Last updated October 2026.
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